--- title: "Early Market Engagement - Internet Connectivity Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049c73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c73.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-20" --- # Early Market Engagement - Internet Connectivity Services Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049c73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049c73.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is initiating an Early Market Engagement exercise for the provision of internet connectivity services, classified under the ‘Networks’ industry category (CPV code 32400000). The process, currently in the planning stage, focuses on assessing market capability for supplying such services to various buildings, primarily within the Bristol region and extending to other parts of the UK. This engagement seeks to refine the requirements ahead of any formal procurement activity. The communication for this market engagement is set to continue, with further details expected by 31 August 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to consider the opportunity as it is crucial for Bristol City Council to identify competitive and versatile solutions, including technologies such as wired, satellite, and 5G. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internet connectivity services, particularly those capable of sourcing from multiple providers to ensure cost-effectiveness. Companies with robust infrastructure, innovative technologies, and competitive pricing strategies will find this engagement beneficial for showcasing their capabilities. The requirement for scalability and flexibility also makes this an attractive contract for businesses with comprehensive service networks and capabilities in various technologies. Participating in this early engagement could provide significant insights and position businesses favourably for future procurement tenders from Bristol City Council. ## Notice Bristol City Council would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands and this process of an Early Market Engagement exercise will help us refine the requirements relating to the provision of internet connectivity services to many buildings primarily within the Bristol region but also in other parts of the UK. Bristol City Council is looking for a supplier to have the capability to source these services from multiple providers in order for Bristol City Council to get the best cost for a given location however Bristol City Council understand that the supplier may also be in a position to source all our requirements exclusively using their own network which is also acceptable subject to being competitive in price compared to other providers which may be available via the supplier, we expect the supplier to be able to provide technologies such as wires, satellite, and 5G. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Bristol City Council would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands and this process of an Early Market Engagement exercise will help us refine the requirements relating to the provision of internet connectivity services to many buildings primarily within the Bristol region but also in other parts of the UK. Bristol City Council is looking for a supplier to have the capability to source these services from multiple providers in order for Bristol City Council to get the best cost for a given location however Bristol City Council understand that the supplier may also be in a position to source all our requirements exclusively using their own network which is also acceptable subject to being competitive in price compared to other providers which may be available via the supplier, we expect the supplier to be able to provide technologies such as wires, satellite, and 5G. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030096-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 08:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030096-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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